Mid-Day Ticker: Capello in Russia talks, Fletcher’s career in jeopardy & more

The former England manager who abruptly resigned in February, just months before he was to lead the nation at Euro 2012, met with the Russian federation Thursday to discuss the national team's coaching opening.

Capello is reportedly the front-runner to replace Dick Advocaat, who already had plans to leave Russia for PSV Eindhoven even before his side failed to advance out of the group stage at Euro.

"I can say that my father would be very interested to become Russia's coach," said Pierfilippo Capello, the 66-year-old Italian's son and agent, to the Sovietsky Sport newspaper. "He has always been a great admirer of the Russian team."

The 28-year-old Scotsman, who has spent his entire career with United, still has not started training ahead of the English Premier League season. Ferguson said the club would find a position for him if he chooses to retire.

Although the deal is not finalized, Rodriguez seems poised to go back to the club he started his career with in 1999. The 31-year-old notched four goals and an assist in 12 EPL appearances for Liverpool last season.